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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Games (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion Watts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Games!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Watts!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Games closes the distance and clinches.
Watts looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Games is looking to take this one to the mat.
Games escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Games gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Games is struggling to control the position.
Games changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Games closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watts to the mat! Watts manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Games sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Games wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Games throws a body punch but Watts moves out of range.
Games dives in and scores a takedown into Watts's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts working a defensive guard here.
Games controls from within his opponent's guard.
Games has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watts is proving hard to escape from.
Watts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Games is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Games will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Games just wasn't active enough.
Games shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watts is trying to defend but Games finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Games sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Games tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Games working over Watts with some ground and pound. Watts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Games is looking to advance position but Watts won't allow it.
Games slows the pace down in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Games wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Games closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Games looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Games works his foot free and advances to mount.
Games takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Games's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Games working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts tries to lock up and control but Games gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Games dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Games gets a clinch.
Games escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnny Games seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Games closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Games lands in his opponent's guard.
Games looking to pass the guard.
Games seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Watts is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Games wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Games shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Games stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Games looking to score a takedown here. Watts is defending well but Games drives through and ends up in Watts's guard.
Games's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watts is trying to control the position but Games postures up.
Games's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Games just wasn't active enough.
Games shoots in and gets a takedown into Watts's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Games slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Games gets to his feet - Watts follows without any prompting.
Watts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Games really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Games is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watts's half guard.
Watts is staying active underneath Games, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Games trying to pass the guard but Watts defending well.
Games is working hard here to advance position.
Games stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Games just wasn't active enough.
Games dives in and scores a takedown into Watts's guard.
Watts controlling the position.
Games sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Games is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Games tries to free his leg and advance position but Watts is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Games wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Games scores with a takedown into Watts's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Games looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts pulls Games in to control the position.
Games's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Games dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Games drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Games taking a breather here.
Games decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Games changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watts tries to buck Games off but Games is having none of it.
Watts can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Games remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Games decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watts to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Games throws a head kick that half lands.
Games closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watts's guard.
Games controls from within his opponent's guard.
Games trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dion Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Games controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Games just wasn't active enough.
Games shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Games tries to free his leg and advance position but Watts is retaining full guard.
Games slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Games stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Games slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Games.
Games fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watts, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Games gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Watts regains guard.
Games slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Games chips away with some ground and pound.
Games controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Games pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watts is keeping the position for now.
Games has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnny Games has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Games fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watts sprawls well initially but Games persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnny Games is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watts is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Games is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts trying to control but Games postures up.
Games takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Games showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Games has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Games!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Games thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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